I love fades, and they always make me think of things dissipating or disaperating, especially with speckled/kettle dyed yarn. Hence the name Evanesce (to dissipate into vapor).

If you are anything like me, you have extra worsted weight yarn around “just in case”. This stash-busting pattern allows you to use them and look good while doing it! (Mine has a mix of Cascade 220, Malabrigo Rios, and Berocco Vintage.)

You will be holding two worsted yarns together at all times, and will end up switching one out every 4-7 rows. If your leftovers are a little over or under – Never Fear! You will still be able to get the same effect by switching 1/2-1 rows early or late.

It is possible to get one of each size (4) out of 5 full skeins of 192 meters (210 yards), but your last hat may have more of the first and last colors in it due to how the yarn is used. I used 5 skeins of Malabrigo Rios for the samples.

Sizes:
Small 16-17” head
Medium 18-20” head
Large 21-22” head
X-Large 23+” head

Note: Be sure to cake the yarn so that you have access to both ends for the fade effect to work.

If you would like to make this hat with Sock weight yarn, see Evanesce Hat (Sock) here: https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/evanesce-hat-sock